Assessment and examination of the respiratory system
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Squires, Eleanor
- Source
- Practice Nursing; November 2022, Vol. 33 Issue: 1 p18-24, 7p
- Subject
- Language
- ISSN
- 09649271
Respiratory complaints are seen regularly in general practice. Eleanor Squireslooks at the importance of advanced practitioners carrying out a systematic assessment and examination of a patient with respiratory symptomsThe aim of this article is to explore the importance of carrying out a systematic assessment and examination of a patient with respiratory complaints. History taking using recommended acronyms will be discussed, along with a focus on the most common presentations. Finally, it will discuss a systematic examination of the patient.